Nation in Focus

April 25, 2013 9:15 PM

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As a street performer acts as the Statue of Liberty, a news ticker announces on April 25, 2013, that the bombers in the Boston Marathon were plotting attacks on New York City's Times Square in New York.

As a street performer acts as the Statue of Liberty, a news ticker announces on April 25, 2013, that the bombers in the Boston Marathon were plotting attacks on New York City's Times Square in New York.

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An Army carry team carries the transfer case containing the remains of Army Capt. Aaron R. Blanchard of Washington, upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, Del. on Thursday, April, 25, 2013. The Department of Defense announced the death of Blanchard who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. less

An Army carry team carries the transfer case containing the remains of Army Capt. Aaron R. Blanchard of Washington, upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, Del. on Thursday, April, 25, 2013. The Department of ... more

Photo: Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press

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West EMT Terase Alexander leans on the casket of West firefighter Cyrus Reed following a memorial service for victims of the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas.

West EMT Terase Alexander leans on the casket of West firefighter Cyrus Reed following a memorial service for victims of the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas.

Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press

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Leigh Hawkins, center, weeps for her four grandchildren who were killed in a fire at their mobile home the day before in Hartsville, S.C., Thursday, April 25, 2013. Authorities say smoke inhalation killed 10-month-old twin sisters Myasia and Kynasia Hawkins and their brothers, 2-year-old Camaron Mason and 4-year-old Delonta Dixon. Hawkins daughter is the children's mother. less

Leigh Hawkins, center, weeps for her four grandchildren who were killed in a fire at their mobile home the day before in Hartsville, S.C., Thursday, April 25, 2013. Authorities say smoke inhalation killed ... more

Photo: Gavin Jackson, Associated Press

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Boston Marathon bombing victim Heather Abbott of Newport, Rhode Island is wheeled into a press conference at Brigham and Women's Hospital April 25, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. Abbot had her left leg amputated several inches below the knee after because the injuries sustained after the blast. less

Boston Marathon bombing victim Heather Abbott of Newport, Rhode Island is wheeled into a press conference at Brigham and Women's Hospital April 25, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. Abbot had her left leg ... more

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 25: Former U.S. President George W. Bush (2nd R) shakes hands with his father former President George H.W. Bush (2nd L) as they attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center with his wife, former first lady Laura Bush (R), and his mother, former first lady Barbara Bush (L), April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 25: Former U.S. President George W. Bush (2nd R) shakes hands with his father former President George H.W. Bush (2nd L) as they attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential ... more

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An alligator crosses the 14th fairway during the first round of the PGA Tour Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., on Thursday, April 25, 2013.

An alligator crosses the 14th fairway during the first round of the PGA Tour Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., on Thursday, April 25, 2013.

Photo: Gerald Herbert, Associated Press

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Milk hauler Dave Pribek of Pribek Trucking unloads his equipment to pump milk from tanks on a small dairy farm near Forestville, Wis.,on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in Kewaunee, Wis. Around the state and the nation, milk haulers serve as the link between farm and processing plant, and ultimately consumers. It's a largely unsung job, but one that plays an enormous role in one of Wisconsin's most-important industries. less

Milk hauler Dave Pribek of Pribek Trucking unloads his equipment to pump milk from tanks on a small dairy farm near Forestville, Wis.,on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in Kewaunee, Wis. Around the state and the ... more

Two protesters are arrested by Dallas Police in Dallas on Thursday, April 25, 2013. The George W. Bush Library opened today on the SMU campus. President Barack Obama spoke along with all four living former presidents in a rare reunion honoring one of their own at the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. less

Two protesters are arrested by Dallas Police in Dallas on Thursday, April 25, 2013. The George W. Bush Library opened today on the SMU campus. President Barack Obama spoke along with all four living former ... more

Photo: Mike Fuentes, Associated Press

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Snow covers all but a ribbon of track as seventh graders from Central, Gruening and Hanshew Middle Schools compete at 800 meters in a track meet at Begich Middle School in Anchorage, Alaska.

Snow covers all but a ribbon of track as seventh graders from Central, Gruening and Hanshew Middle Schools compete at 800 meters in a track meet at Begich Middle School in Anchorage, Alaska.

Photo: Erik Hill, Associated Press

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D.J. Hayden from Houston, center, smiles as he receives a call from the Oakland Raiders telling him he was selected 12th overall in the NFL football draft at his house in Missouri City, Texas.

D.J. Hayden from Houston, center, smiles as he receives a call from the Oakland Raiders telling him he was selected 12th overall in the NFL football draft at his house in Missouri City, Texas.